GEE, Gene W.

Published 4:00 am, Wednesday, April 20, 2005

GEE, Gene W. - The family of Gene Ging Wah Gee regretfully announces his passing on April 11, 2005 in San Rafael at the age of 79. Born in China, Gene lived in San Francisco and resided in San Rafael for the past 45 years. He was the son of the late Ma Yau Mau and Kwong Mun Gee and brother and brother-in-law of the late Kam Chun and York Yip Gee. Gene is survived by his loving family: husband of 47 years of Anita; father of Cynthia (Larry) Young, Ronald Gee; and grandfather of Brian Young. Also survived by many loving family members. A UC Berkeley graduate, he retired from San Francisco City and County as a principal architect. Gene spent his retirement years enjoying his family, traveling, ballroom dancing and nurturing his garden. He was past president of Chinese Badminton Club. Gene was also active with the Chinese Christian Family Conference, Chinese American Citizens Alliance and Pick School of Dance. A Wake will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2005, from 6-7 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 22, 2005, at 1:00 PM at Green Street Mortuary, 649 Green St., SF. A Procession will follow for Interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma. In his memory, donations may be made to: Chinese Christian Family Conference (CCFC), c/o Carole Lee, 152 - 20th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94121; SF Lodge Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.), c/o Helen Wong, 1044 Stockton St, SF, CA 94108; or Chinese Badminton Club (CBC), c/o Ellen Chow, 619 - 22nd Ave, SF, CA 94121.

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